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Thayer Die Box. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer, ca. 1940.

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Thayer Die Box. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer, ca. 1940.

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Thayer Die Box. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer, ca. 1940. A die vanishes from the box and reappears elsewhere. Blue and silver paint scheme. One double door. 3” die. Double-door knob in need of minor repair, else good. Scarce with this paint scheme.

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Thayer Die Box. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer, ca. 1940.

Name: Thayer Die Box. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer, ca. 1940.
SKU: 35080855
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $800

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Starting Price $300

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